Is there a more comforting or singularly perfect food than the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich? The answer, of course, is definitely not, but sometimes a classic could use a little refresh. That’s why we’ve come up with these inventive twists on peanut butter and jelly, using our favorite ingredients, and, of course, the best bread base around: Sara Lee Butter Bread. Here are five genius twists that will make lunchtime something to look forward to—for kids and adults alike.
PB&J Roll-Ups
If it’s a return to childhood that captures your pb and j heart, look no further than this fun roll-up. Take that fluffy, delicious Sara Lee Butter Bread and stretch it waaay out with a rolling pin, before slathering it with wafer-thin layers of smooth peanut butter and Welch’s Concord Grape Jelly. Roll it up (Fruit Roll-Up-style) and you have the most fun and deliciously snackable peanut butter “sandwiches” you’ve ever experienced.
Almond Butter And Strawberry Jam
Creamy peanut butter and grape jelly may be traditional, but you can elevate lunch with a few simple substitutions. Almond butter—which offers a deeper, nuttier flavor—is a great complement to a bright, fruit-forward strawberry jam (as far as we’re concerned, the more strawberry-forward, the better). Served on Sara Lee’s soft and rich Butter Bread, the combination is a step up from the ordinary.
Sandwich Pockets
Make your own crustless sandwiches—in adorable shapes, no less—using easily purchased molds that do the work for you. (You can find them in varying colors, sizes, and styles on Amazon.) Make your peanut butter and jelly using Sara Lee’s iconic and flavorful Butter Bread and your preferred nut butter and j, place it inside the mold, et voila: a cute crustless sandwich, perfect for packable lunches.
Peanut Butter-Nutella Jam Sandwich
What could possibly make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich better? What about a little bit of… chocolate? Adding Nutella—that famed spread that combines chocolate and hazelnuts—will take your pb and j game to new heights. Raspberry jam works particularly well because it highlights both the nutty and chocolaty notes. Spread peanut butter on one slice of your tasty Sara Lee Butter Bread and Nutella on the other for a lunch or snack that’s out of this world.
Salted Peanut Butter And Apricot Preserves
Nothing brings out the truest elements of a sweet dish like a little bit of salt. This sandwich is a truly adult take on peanut butter and jelly, offering savory components that highlight the complexity of some of the pantry’s most underappreciated ingredients. Spread a good helping of high-quality creamy peanut butter on Sara Lee’s delicious Butter Bread, then sprinkle with thick flakes of Maldon Sea Salt. For jam, try Bonne Maman’s superlative apricot preserves, for a sandwich that’s a winner, from start to finish.
